Lake Erie walleye fishing is on fire. After an outstanding spring of fishing, it appears that the migratory walleye have arrived in at least fair numbers. A good number of very large walleye have been caught.
Some anglers are releasing the big walleye on the assumption that the smaller walleye taste better. Try this: When the big walleye is filleted, take special care to remove as much red meat as possible. Then slice the thicker fillet in half. Soak the fillets at least three days in the coldest part of the refrigerator in a mixture of a generous amount of salt and about a heaping tablespoon of baking soda. You should see a light film of oil on the water when it is time to remove the fillets for eating or freezing.
Walleye are spread through depths of 45 feet and who knows how much deeper now that the migratory fish are here. Most anglers have been fishing from 50 feet to 60 feet, it appears. Glance at the sonar screen often for marks that appear to be walleye, noting the depth range of the marks, then put your lures in front of them. While stick baits and spoons continue to catch plenty of walleye, the usual summer switch-over to nightcrawler harnesses, either spinner or spoon, is happening. Harnesses behind Dipsy Divers and Jet Divers have been working well.
If conditions are right, do not hesitate to fish into the First Trench. Around the point, good reports come from 50 feet to 51 feet, then from 40 feet to 60 feet to the Cribs. Good catches have been made at 55 feet to 61 feet west of Shade’s Beach, and 55 feet to 58 feet from Shade’s Beach to North East.
Some anglers are releasing the big walleye on the assumption that the smaller walleye taste better. Try this: When the big walleye is filleted, take special care to remove as much red meat as possible. Then slice the thicker fillet in half. Soak the fillets at least three days in the coldest part of the refrigerator in a mixture of a generous amount of salt and about a heaping tablespoon of baking soda. You should see a light film of oil on the water when it is time to remove the fillets for eating or freezing.
Walleye are spread through depths of 45 feet and who knows how much deeper now that the migratory fish are here. Most anglers have been fishing from 50 feet to 60 feet, it appears. Glance at the sonar screen often for marks that appear to be walleye, noting the depth range of the marks, then put your lures in front of them. While stick baits and spoons continue to catch plenty of walleye, the usual summer switch-over to nightcrawler harnesses, either spinner or spoon, is happening. Harnesses behind Dipsy Divers and Jet Divers have been working well.
If conditions are right, do not hesitate to fish into the First Trench. Around the point, good reports come from 50 feet to 51 feet, then from 40 feet to 60 feet to the Cribs. Good catches have been made at 55 feet to 61 feet west of Shade’s Beach, and 55 feet to 58 feet from Shade’s Beach to North East.
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